The Kazi Nazrul University which is in Asansol, West Bengal has full fledged programs of PhD both full time and part time for various subjects as per faculties of Art, Commerce, Science, Engineering & Technology and education. The minimum eligibility is 55% marks (50% marks for SC/ST/OBC/PH candidates) for a postgraduate level course from a recognized university.
Application is sought through advertisements in newspapers and notifications in universities, most often in the period of late June-July in a year. Applicants have to send in a full study plan as an appendage to their application form together with the degree certificate of their post graduation, mark sheets, if applicable, the scorecard from examinations like NET/SET/GATE and the endorsement certificate from their employer in the case of part time registration. Apart from that, there is an assessment through the entrance test and interview, based on research aptitude, subject competence and whether the research idea is realistic.
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Program Focus | Diverse, offered across various departments within Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, and Commerce |
| Research Focus | Varies depending on faculty expertise (e.g., Bengali Literature, Economics, Physics, Management etc.) |
| Duration | Typically 4-5 years (full-time) |
| Supervision | Close collaboration with faculty advisors with relevant research experience. |
| Coursework | May include research methodology, advanced seminars in chosen field, and electives focused on chosen discipline |
| Dissertation | Original research culminating in a publishable doctoral thesis. |
1. It is advisable to survey university website or look for the needed information in admission notification for PhD programs and entry requirements. Fulfill the requirements set in order to qualifying.
2. Identify a teacher in a related field who can either mentor your research or have them act as the advisor formally.
3. The administrative procedure to follow when the university puts up application forms is downloading it from the website. Indulge in the thoroughness of its information.
4. Attach copies of the documents required, such as identity proof, curriculum vitae, migration certificates, mark sheets, employment certificates as applicable.
5. After due fill-up of the application form with the required fee (usually a demand draft) attach it with the completed form and send it to the department office before the last date.
6. To be considered you must appear for the entrance test and/or interview on provided day. Qualified candidates who pass the admission tests are given affirmative entry based on meritocracy.
7. Finally, go through the admission formalities such as paying fees and certificates of registration before you get registered within the time that has been set.
| Category | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | ₹30,000 - ₹70,000 | This covers the core cost of academic instruction and program delivery for each year. The fee can vary depending on the chosen specialization (e.g., Humanities vs. Sciences). |
| Total Tuition Fee (for program) | ₹120,000 - ₹280,000 | This represents the total tuition cost for the entire PhD program duration (estimated at 4 years). |
| Examination Fees | ₹5,000 - ₹10,000 | This covers the charges associated with evaluations and assessments throughout the PhD program. |
1. Applicants must be NET/JRF/ National Level qualified under UGC in order to be considered for PhD admission which is a precondition. This is the way through which you can validate your research/subject skills.
2. An approved discipline in STATE Level Eligibility Test called as West Bengal SET/SLEV will be considered to apply, provided they meet other criteria. These carry out professional development in teaching and research.
3. The university only asks the students to pass a written exam to test the students’ research aptitude who have got a Masters degree. This exam is also called the entrance exam. The format is a twofold approach- a test comprising of close ended questions and long type questions.
4. Those candidates who come in the list based on marks secured in the written exam undergo an interview by domain specialists, thus covering research potential, grasp of the respective subjects and communication skills.
5. During the selection phase candidates are evaluated on parameters like clearness in the fundamentals, profound understanding, critical & thinking process, and capacity to express verbally.
6. The entrance exam score together with interview marks will be utilized for the assessment of candidates and final admissions will be made according to the number of the post and reservation policies.
1. Go to the school's website to get information on the different doctoral programs available, the minimum requirements for admission and the application deadline.
2. The PhD applicants can either use the online or hard copy admission form. The instructions for how to fill in the form are available as per the guidelines. Pay the application fees if necessary or not.
3. Finally, candidates who make it through the screening round will write an entrance exam or interview which will be set by the institution. Start early with your exam preparations.
4. If candidate got selected, the candidate is advised of research guide and will have to undergo a detailed research development process under the guidance of their supervisor which to be submit to the faculty.
5. The research proposal once approved; therefore, is followed by the candidate taking courses and the actual research work so that they are awarded towards their PhD degree as per the guidelines.
6. The candidacy of every student is thoroughly investigated. His/her research work, thesis and publication are periodically evaluated during the 3-5 year period and the PhD degree is awarded only when all the evaluation criteria are met.
| Program | Description |
|---|---|
| University Fellowships (Limited) | Awarded competitively to outstanding PhD applicants with exceptional academic merit and research proposals. |
| State Government Scholarships | Offered by West Bengal government agencies to meritorious students from the state pursuing PhD programs (e.g., WBSCST Scholarship) |
| Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) | Funded by UGC or other agencies for PhD students working on specific research projects aligned with government priorities |
| Teaching Assistantships (Limited) | Opportunity to gain teaching experience while pursuing a PhD. Responsibilities may include assisting faculty with courses related to your field |
